Dairy

Connecting production to people will drive Ireland’s next competitive advantage

Raised on a mixed farm in north Leitrim, Majella McCaffrey has worked across veterinary, animal health, farm development, advisory leadership, consultancy and international sales development.

NEWS 31 October 2026

Connecting production to people will drive Ireland’s next competitive advantage

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Ornua sells 55% of Ireland’s milk solids - CEO

Ornua sells 55% of Ireland’s milk solids - CEO

NEWS 31 October 2026

Agri jobs: dairy farm workers in high demand from north to south

Agri jobs: dairy farm workers in high demand from north to south

NEWS 31 October 2026

Higher farmer animal collection fees on cards to end knackeries dispute

Higher farmer animal collection fees on cards to end knackeries dispute

Higher farmer animal collection fees on cards to end knackeries dispute

NEWS 30 October 2026

New appointments to Agri Aware board

New appointments to Agri Aware board

New appointments to Agri Aware board

NEWS 29 October 2026

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Dairy Trends: little change to dairy commodity prices in Europe

Dairy Trends: little change to dairy commodity prices in Europe

EU prices are steady again this week, while milk production in the US continues to grow, reports Daire Cregg.

MARKETS 28 October 2026

Can Irish grain improve dairy and livestock sustainability?

Can Irish grain improve dairy and livestock sustainability?

It seems like common sense that feeding Irish grain would be the best thing to do for Irish agriculture, but research is what is needed to prove or not prove this.

NEWS 28 October 2026

Good basics driving dairy profitability in Kilkenny

Good basics driving dairy profitability in Kilkenny

Brendan Horan reports from the latest Tirlán FarmElevate farm walk held in Bennettsbridge, Co Kilkenny.

GRASS & FEEDING 28 October 2026

Value of Irish grain the focus at Tillage Day

Value of Irish grain the focus at Tillage Day

Many farmers and agronomists will speak at this year's event, scheduled for 5 November.

NEWS 28 October 2026

No beef in butter wars

No beef in butter wars

Hannon assured the room that communications between Tirlán and Ornua were “very good at the moment”.

DEALER 28 October 2026

Teagasc dairy conference to tackle challenges facing farm finances and grass

Teagasc dairy conference to tackle challenges facing farm finances and grass

The day will consist of two sessions and a series of workshops. Farmers wishing to attend are encouraged to book early.

NEWS 28 October 2026

Top 10 labour-saving ideas for dairy farms - auto-washers could save 200 hours

Top 10 labour-saving ideas for dairy farms - auto-washers could save 200 hours

In the fifth edition of our ten-part series looking at the ten best investments and ideas to increase labour efficiency on dairy farms, Daire Cregg looks at auto-wash as a potential option.

DAIRY DAY 28 October 2026

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